The Grand Scheme

By: Wondery | Spoke Media
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  • Hosted and narrated by John Stamos, The Grand Scheme: Snatching Sinatra is a complicated, nuanced story of one imperfect man trying to redeem himself by pulling off the perfect crime. Did you ever feel like everything’s broken, and it’s your job to fix it? That’s how Barry Keenan was feeling back in 1963. He was broke, unemployed, hooked on booze and pills, and his family was falling apart. Barry needed a miracle. And against all odds, he got one. One day the voice of God came over the radio in Barry’s car and told him there was a simple solution to all his problems: all he had to do was kidnap Frank Sinatra, Jr. For the first time ever, Barry Keenan shares his version of the bizarre story in his own words, from beginning to end.

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  • Introducing "The Grand Scheme: Snatching Sinatra"

    Introducing "The Grand Scheme: Snatching Sinatra"
    Jul 11 2021

    In 1963, Barry Keenan was broke, alone, and desperate to save his family from personal and financial ruin. In a final “Hail Mary” attempt to set things right, he rolled the dice on an elaborate scheme so bizarre it’s hard to believe it actually happened: He kidnapped Frank Sinatra Jr. For the first time, Barry Keenan tells his version of the story in his own words, from beginning to end, to host John Stamos.
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    2 mins
  • Snatching Sinatra | Dippy Dean and the Safe Deposit Box

    Snatching Sinatra | Dippy Dean and the Safe Deposit Box
    Jul 12 2021

    John talks to Dean Torrence, Barry Keenan’s high school buddy and fellow Baron. Dean tells the story of his harrowing visit from the FBI in the days after Barry’s arrest, and how he unwittingly helped them uncover a damning piece of evidence.
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    25 mins
  • Snatching Sinatra | Smoke One For Me, Johnny

    Snatching Sinatra | Smoke One For Me, Johnny
    Jul 12 2021

    Series writer Sam Dingman joins John for a discussion about John’s early interactions with the legend of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, how working in his dad’s restaurant laid the groundwork for his long career in showbiz, and why Barry Keenan’s story matters.
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    29 mins

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Yay John Stamos

This podcast is awesome. And as a true crime junkie this was, in fact, a breath of fresh air from the gore I usually listen too. A story that needed to be told. Love it.

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Great Listen

Very entertaining. I was interested to hear the end. It is worth the listen. Enjoy!

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fantastic

almost unbelievable narrative. just the right mix of serious and humorous content. a plus story.

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